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Volkswagen Fox (06 on)***--

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Running costs****-

This small Volkswagen offers good fuel economy (although bizarrely not as good as the larger Polo) with 46mpg achievable with the 1.2-litre and 42mpg on average for the 1.4-litre. Volkswagen dealer servicing tends to be pricey, but parts costs should be reasonable enough. Residual values are among the best in the class. After three years/60,000 miles, all Fox models should be worth between 35 and 40 per cent of their original values. Insurance is low too with the 1.2-litre group 1 and the 1.4-litre in group 2.


Servicing: Oil change service every 10,000 miles/12 months. Inspection service every 20,000 miles/two years.

Warranty: Three years/60,000 miles.

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Green credentials***--

The Fox is a good choice for eco-friendly buyers, although emissions aren't quite as low as you'd expect for such a small car. The 1.2-litre emits 144g/km of CO2 which seems quite high compared to some other similar-sized cars. Volkswagen has put some thought into making the Brazilian-built Fox at least nod towards being environmentally friendly: the roof lining comes from the fibre of pineapple plants and the texture of the plastics are patterns from South American plants.

Fuel economy

CO2 emission figure (g/km)
The black arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model
CO2 efficiency banding image
Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles/year:
£1150 to £1275
The estimated fuel cost figure is designed to give you a rough idea of how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the combined drive cycle (town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 112p, diesel 123p, and LPG 57p. Prices are updated annually.
 
Road tax for 12 months:
£110 to £155
Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle.
 
 
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